THE ALL-NEW 2014 Corvette Stingray, claimed to be the most powerful, most capable and most efficient standard Corvette ever, has won the prestigious 2013 Sports Car of the Year title from leading regional automotive magazines Sport Auto and Car Bazar, as well as Muscle Car of the Year from Car and Driver.

The new Corvette Stingray, which made its regional debut at the 2013 Dubai International Motor Show, is the most powerful standard model ever, powered by a new LT1 6.2L V8 engine, which produces more than 455 horsepower and 610 Nm of torque.

Moreover, the vehicle is able to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in four seconds, and delivers up to an EPA-estimated 8.1 L/100km highway, making it the most fuel efficient sports car on the market.

“We are honored to have won the highly-coveted Sports Car of the Year and Muscle Car of the Year accolades. These awards recognize the beautiful design, performance excellence, technological advancements and innovation prowess of this fantastic vehicle,” said Maurice Williams, president and MD, General Motors Middle East.